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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
4
An editorial laments clogged courts and rising crime while urging prompt vigorous action and strict penalties. It argues swift, decisive legal action, consistent enforcement of the Volstead act, and harsh, precise judgments to deter criminals and reduce escapes.
The piece argues France favors keeping U.S. troops on the Rhine for another year or two to deter German aggression. It notes France fears isolation if U.S. and British forces withdraw and seeks stabilizing factors for postwar finances. It contends America should retire politely, pursue peace, and hope for future neighborly ties.
Census data show American farmers owned 3,146,521 automobiles in 1920, about 922 per 1000 farms, with rapid rural growth. The Ford output boost and faster travel accelerate farm work, shrink town country gaps, and may stabilize farmer town relations and curb farm desertion.
The article discusses Switzerland aiming to adopt harsh penalties for train robberies and assaults aboard trains, arguing that rapid, severe justice acts as a key crime deterrent. It cites Edwin W. Sims of the Chicago Crime Commission as endorsing the need for decisive punishment to curb American crime trends.
A satirical survey notes Mars wireless chatter and Marconi's renewed hopes to contact Martians while Earthly politics and figures like Roy Gardner and Tammany Hall are in flux. The piece tongue in cheek links space signals, disarmament talk, and domestic intrigue with a wry look at contemporary affairs.
The Cork dispatch notes a Sinn Fein response to Licka George’s plan and a Warren-like delay in British terms. Barton’s wire from Scotland hints at months of argument before a truce ends, while Irish leaders dismiss intensive ultimatums and warn against make believe peace amid talks of war and imperial manipulation. A Cork transport workers protest against harbor wage limits ends when arbitration is urged.
The Daughters of Norway lodge at 51 West Copper Street initiated 16 new members last night. A national campaign to recruit new members runs through October 18, with the Bull lodge aiming for top honors and already gaining several international members.
Entries for the gardens show close on September 20 with exhibitor spaces allocated by September 22 at 8 am. Exhibits remain in place until the 25th. spaces not in place by then may be forfeited. R. J. Wade of the chamber of commerce urged exhibitors to follow room deadlines.
Officials report higher than expected enrollment in the high school despite one fewer teacher, forcing departments to seek longer class periods and new arrangements. Census data show only a small drop in school age children, with Walkerville noting just 18 fewer youths aged 5 to 21. Board members consider how to allocate teachers and adjust glasses in the high school as figures for the term tighten.
Central high and parochial schools in Butte opened for the new term under modest enrollment gains. The central high shows about 30 students present with forecasts of growth as faculty adjust classes and add commercial rooms. Facilities will be used to capacity, with plans for expanded attendance and temporary arrangements for classes.
Refugees evacuate Solana and Arthyde as a forest fire spreads through a large zone. Adjt. Gen. W F Rhinow suspects incendiary causes and orders a state military investigation. Firefighters set back fires to create breaks as winds shift and threaten timber holdings.
President Harding states that the extraordinary session will pass tariff and ration measures and fund debt obligations. He calls for reduced expenditures, immigration controls, budget law use, and measures aiding agriculture, veterans, and food production as part of a broader postwar stabilization plan.
Art Mattson of the trail bureau says there are no plans to move the Yellowstone trail away from Butte. He notes a Spokane meeting rumor about route changes is unfounded and that a Yellowstone Association meeting will be held in November in Butte to discuss any potential outing changes.
Trustees clash with Superintendent Douglass over school operations and staffing as the board refers the matter to an independent for inquiry. Attendance at Butte High rises, prompting talk of hiring more teachers and the appointment of Miss Anne Stribeck to assist in the Millikin department. a request by the First Church of Christ Scientist for auditorium use and purchase of 25 typewriters are approved.
Under Sheriff Robinson and Chief Deputy Duggan arrested Nick Kosculas and William Treloar on bootlegging charges after finding seven quar bottles of moonshine in a rear room. A woman identifying as Iren Jordan was charged with drinking in public, and another arrest followed for drunkenness.
Special Dispatch from Black-Specs of Butte beat Three Forks 10 to 6 on Sept. 6. Butte led early as an error by the Three Forks coach allowed three runs in the first inning. Black Specs scored in the first second sixth eighth and ninth while Three Forks added runs in the second and ninth. Batteries Henry and Sullivan for Black Specs, Ralph Harwood and Chambers for Three Forks.
The daily forecast notes benefic planetary aspects for bankers and professionals while warning of diplomatic tensions and a volatile autumn. It predicts prosperity in various fields, cautions investment risk for those born with Virgo traits, and highlights an unusually favorable day for leases and contracts.
The Great Northern Railway announces changes affecting cattle transport rates. Reports cite a large surplus and adjustments impacting shipments from Kendricks Wess to Mont. The notice references stocking and season conditions influencing pricing.
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